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     Rosemarie Hanks was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ She was born on December 30, 1950 at Lima, Allen Co., Ohio.^1,3 As of May 28, 1977,her married name was Hall.¹ She married Elmer Lee Hall, son of George Washington Hall and Margaret Marie Guilliams, on May 28, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Rosemarie Hanks and Elmer Lee Hall were divorced on May 30, 2003 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² Rosemarie Hanks died on February 4, 2022 at Wirtz, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 71.³ She Rosemarie Hall, age 71, of Wirtz, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, at her home. She was born in Lima, Ohio on December 30, 1950, and was preceded in death by her mother, Cecil Stauffer Hanks. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Ann Barnett; and brothers-in-law, Steven Conner and Robert L. Murray Jr. Rosemarie was a loving and caring person who was always willing and wanting to help others. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She loved to get out and go and do things especially with her family. She will be missed by all. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Jo Butler (Nate); grandchildren, Selah and Elijah Butler, Debra Byrd and David Barnett; her father, William Hanks; brother, George Hanks (Jean); sisters, Alice Conner and Mary Eller (Danny); brother-in-law, Dale Barnett. She is also survived by other family members and friends. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on February 7, 2022.³

     Douglas Carroll Wray was buried at Bandy Cemetery, Bandy Road, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 226-50-5376.⁶ He was born on September 20, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7,3,6,5 He married Dorothy Helen Guilliams, daughter of Andrew Thomas Guilliams and Helen Mable Chesley, on September 15, 1967 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 Douglas Carroll Wray died on July 23, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^7,6,4,5 He Douglas C. Wray, 70, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2009. Douglas was born on September 20, 1938, to the late Youl Thomas Wray and Emma Hankins Wray. Douglas was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Wray and Randy Wilson. He was retired from American Bethel Steel. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Guilliams Wray; a daughter, Mary Frances Wray, of Roanoke; grandchildren, Helen Rosemary, and John Alan and Douglas Michael; two brothers, Wesley Wray and wife, Venita, and Kenneth Wray and wife, Marie, both of Montvale; one sister, Marie Wray, of Roanoke; brother-in-law and wife, Kenneth Guilliams and wife, Kathy; sister-in-law, Hazel Guilliams; and also several nieces and nephews. Burial to follow in Bandy Cemetery. on July 29, 2009.⁵

     Hazel Jean Guilliams was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ She was born on January 3, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 She died on August 24, 2019 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.³ She Jan 3, 1949 - Aug 24, 2019. Hazel Jean Guilliams, 70, of Roanoke, Va., passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2019, after a long battle with MSA and Parkinson's. She was a Registered Nurse with Carilion and worked in Labor and Delivery and supervised the care of the mothers and babies. Hazel retired from this position. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed family vacations.A Graveside Service will be conducted at Franklin Memorial Cemetery. on August 26, 2019.⁵

     Mary Frances Wray Mary Frances Wray, Mar 5, 1971 - Feb 19, 2019. Mary Frances was a loving mother, daughter, grandmother; a loving person in general. She was a hard worker, working at Advance Auto Distribution Center, then coming home to her 3 children. She enjoyed her music and singing whenever she could. She played the piano and was very artistic, making her angel babies every Christmas. She loved being with her family and learning about ancestry. She was learning to speak Cherokee. Mary Frances was preceded in death by her father, Douglas C. Wray and her grandmother, Helen M. Chesley. She leaves behind her boyfriend of many years, Michael; daughter, Helen and spouse, Trevor; her son, John and wife, Julie; daughter, Cathy; and son, Douglas; mother, Dorothy H. Wray; brothers, Scott and John Guilliams and her sister, Kristina Guilliams; grandchildren, Christian, Isabelle, and Wyatt; and dog, Phoenix; aunt, Hazel Guilliams; uncle, Kenneth Guilliams and Kathy and aunt, Marie Wray; and many cousins. Burial will follow at Bandy Cemetery.⁵ She was buried at Bandy Cemetery, Bandy Road, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on March 5, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,5 As of May 2, 1991,her married name was Sublett.¹ She married Daniel Joseph Sublett on May 2, 1991 at Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ Mary Frances Wray and Daniel Joseph Sublett were divorced on July 19, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Mary Frances Wray died on February 19, 2019 at Virginia at age 47.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 223-04-4504.⁴ Alice Mae Yopp was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ She was born on May 26, 1945 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 As of June 12, 1964,her married name was Beckner.¹ She married Claude Thomas "Tommy" Beckner Jr., son of Claude Thomas Beckner and Delphia Elizabeth Guilliams, on June 12, 1964 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Alice Mae Yopp died on August 21, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 46.^2,3 She Mrs. Alice Mae Yopp Beckner, 46, of Rt. 4, Rocky Mount, died Wednesday, Aug. 21 in a Roanoke hospital. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Rocky Mount. She was preceded in death by her father, Ted Roosevelt Yopp. Survivors include her husband, Claude Thomas (Tommy) Beckner Jr; two daughters, Vickie B. Underwood of Ferrum and Janet B. Law of Rocky Mount; two sons, Claude Thomas Beckner III and Darrell Wayne Beckner, both of the home; two grandchildren, Jamie Lynn Underwood and Serria Nichole Law; mother, Cora Sloan Yopp of Roanoke; three sisters, Ethel Y. Gibson and Louise Lynch, both of Boones Mill and Faye Y. Carter of Rocky Mount; and five brothers, Glenn Yopp of Copper Hill, Joe Yopp and Howard Yopp, both of Boones Mill, John Yopp of Roanoke and Paul Yopp of Rocky Mount. on August 23, 1991.²

     Russell Lee Law Russell Lee Law age 57 of Rocky Mount passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2025, at his home. He was born on September 3, 1967, a son of the late Charlie Will and Julia Price Law. Russell was a very hard worker who loved a good joke and laugh. He had a way of making people smile and bringing them laughter. He never met a stranger throughout his life as he was a people person. Driving a truck was a job that he loved and looking at the world through a windshield gave him plenty of time to reflect on things and life in general. His children and grandchildren were his true loves of life but one of his greatest joys was riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycles. The ride and breeze it brought was a comfort for him and a time he truly enjoyed. He was a loving father and grandfather that will be missed by all. He is survived by his children, Nikki Law (Jeff Ferguson) and Josua Morrison Law (Andrea Hall); his loving grandchildren, T.J., Izzy, Gracie, Lydia, Lucas and Henry Law, Davon, Alasya and Kiana Campbell. He is also survived by his former wife and lifelong friend, Janet Underwood; former father-in-law, Tommy Beckner; special friends, Judy Dudley and Trista Campbell.³ He was born on September 3, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Janet Marie Beckner, daughter of Claude Thomas "Tommy" Beckner Jr. and Alice Mae Yopp, on May 15, 1987 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Russell Lee Law and Janet Marie Beckner were divorced on September 20, 2004 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ Russell Lee Law died on January 9, 2025 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 57.³

     Donna Lee Stilton Donna Lee Sloan, 55 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Herman Stilton and a brother, Wesley Stilton. Surviving are her loving husband of 14 years, Roger Sloan; mother, Martha Beeghly; daughter, Melissa Beckner; sons, Darell L. Wade and Conrad L. Wade; grandson, Robert Lee Hall; sisters, Michelle Bradly (Gene), Carolyn Swihart (Darrin), Teresa Parks (Mike); brother, Roger Stilton; special friends like daughters, Kerri Ann Wilcox, Sharon Hodges; very special friend like sister, Amy Booth; in-laws, Thomas Amos, Wanda Maxey; a number of nieces, nephews and other family members. Interment will follow in the Yopp Family Cemetery.⁴ She was buried at Yopp Family Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 30, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of September 17, 1977,her married name was Beckner.¹ She married Bobby Wayne Beckner, son of Claude Thomas Beckner and Delphia Elizabeth Guilliams, on September 17, 1977 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Donna Lee Stilton and Bobby Wayne Beckner were divorced on December 19, 1988 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² Donna Lee Stilton died on July 29, 2015 at Virginia at age 55.⁴